What Are Mini Dental Implants?
Mini dental implants are precisely what they sound like — very similar to traditional dental implants, just on a smaller scale. They are tiny titanium posts that are inserted beneath the gum line, where they provide excellent stability for the prosthetic tooth replacement that will be secured on top. Once complete, the new teeth snap into place as securely as a button on your shirt. Mini dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth, or a whole row of missing teeth in the upper or lower jaw.
Traditional Dental Implants vs. Mini Dental Implants
Traditional dental implants are completed over the course of many months. The entire procedure can take up to a year, in some cases. Mini dental implants, however, are placed and restored over the course of just a few short visits to our Marietta dental practice. Additionally, traditional dental implants require plenty of supporting jawbone structure for proper anchoring and a stable fit. Mini dental implants, because they are smaller, can be placed without the need for preparatory procedures like bone grafting. That speeds up the process even more for patients who have a weakened or diminished jaw bone.
How Mini Dental Implants Are Placed
Mini dental implants are placed over the course of a few short visits to Laser, Cosmetic and Family Dentistry. To begin your procedure for mini dental implants, Leading Edge Dentistry starts out with a strategic treatment plan to place the miniature titanium alloy implants beneath the gum line. The minimally-invasive procedure is completed without the need for sutures, and often using only local anesthesia (though sedation is available for patients who need a little extra help relaxing). A retaining fixture is attached to the base of the denture or bridge. After the appropriate healing period has passed, the prosthetic snaps into place, for a completely secure, confident bite.
Are You a Candidate for Mini Dental Implants?
If you have already lost or are on the brink of losing some or all the teeth in your upper or lower jaw, mini dental implants may be the best option for your tooth replacement. They can also be used to secure an existing denture.
Mini dental implants are often the preferred solution patients who have dealt with missing teeth for many months. They can eliminate the need for preparatory procedures, like bone grafting, that are often necessary for building up bone tissue before traditional dental implants. With the elimination of these initial procedures, mini dental implants are an option for more people than conventional dental implants.
Multiple Benefits of Mini Dental Implants
The advantages of mini dental implants are significant, especially for patients who would not otherwise be able to benefit from implant dentistry, or those who are currently dealing with the stress or embarrassment of an ill-fitting denture.
Benefits of mini dental implants include…
- Minimally-invasive procedure
- Shorter healing times
- Completed using only local anesthesia
- Teeth may be placed on the same day
- No need for denture adhesives
- Stabilize jawbone for better oral health
- Secure denture eliminates risk of oral sores
- Renewed ability to eat, speak, chew with total confidence
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you would like to benefit from the stability and security of dental implants but have been told you are not a good candidate for traditional implant dentistry, don’t give up on your stable, complete smile just yet! We can help secure your tooth replacement with sturdy mini dental implants. Contact Laser, Cosmetic and Family Dentistry or request an appointment online today.